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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New improvements in e-learning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Scientists want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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